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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 22 2011, 07:01 PM (713 Views) | |
| snakey drakey | Jun 22 2011, 07:01 PM Post #1 |
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hi all, i have a er5 with bike shop recomended oil, problem is the first few miles can be slow as the clutch seems to slip when cold but does not do it when hot, is it the oil and what oil is best, i travel 60 + miles most days of the week. many thanks chris |
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| friday | Jun 23 2011, 07:41 PM Post #2 |
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hi i use sileoline 10 -40as recommended by a kawasaki dealer i got a good deal on ebay i purchased a 4 litre can of above oil and oil filter all in delivered £27.99 i serviced over a week ago no problems with cluch hot or cold |
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| nordy | Jun 25 2011, 11:31 AM Post #3 |
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I,ve also used silkolene 10/40 semi synthetic in a zx9 and other bikes ive owned without any problems, i was advised not to use fully synthetic in the first 8,000 miles until engine fully run in nordy |
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| snakey drakey | Jul 5 2011, 11:24 AM Post #4 |
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hey guys, thanks for the input but the problem showed itself when i took the clutch apart, whoever owned it before me put any old metal clutch plates (too thin)in so the friction plates that were in got burnt to hell, just ordered genuine kawasaki friction plates, metal plates and springs for a bargain price.it makes me wonder how some people sleep tho, i would never mess with something i dont know about and risk someones life, or maybe im just too nice. thanks again chris |
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| snakey drakey | Jul 7 2011, 08:16 AM Post #5 |
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quick update, fitted new plates and springs, used silkoline 10/40 semi oil as prescribed by some pros(yourselfs) and she rides great. thanks again. |
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| nordy | Jul 8 2011, 07:41 AM Post #6 |
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well done,glad you got it sorted, enjoy the open road again Nordy |
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